Death and the King's Horseman

A Sheffield Theatres and Utopia Theatre Production By Wole Soyinka – Crucible
A person wearing colourful linen robes stares intently ahead. They are holding a pile of shiny red apples and are surrounded by people wearing colourful African clothing. In the background, red apples hang from trees. Text reads: 'Death and the Kings Horseman. By Wole Soyinka'.

About

‘Life is honour. It ends when honour ends’

Set in Nigeria in the late 1940’s and based on a true story, Elesin, the king's horseman, is tasked with carrying out a sacred ritual upon the death of the king, however Elesin is overtaken by the allure of earthly desires.

A thought-provoking resonant theatrical experience showcasing music and dance, deeply rooted in the culture and spirituality of the Yoruba people.

Directed by Mojisola Kareem(Here’s What She Said to Me, Far Gone).

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Credits

Staff

  • Writer WOLE SOYINKA
  • Director MOJISOLA KAREEM
  • Designer KEVIN JENKINS
  • Choreographer JOSEPH TOONGA
  • Lighting Designer CASSIE MITCHELL
  • Composer and Music Designer JUWON OGUNGBE
  • Sound Designer LEE AFFEN
  • Casting Director ELLIE COLLYER-BRISTOW
  • Production Manager LISA HOOD
  • Producer (Utopia Theatre) TOM DIXON

Cast

  • Wale Ojo

    Elesin Oba

  • Kehinde Bankole

    Iyaloja
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